In a World Cup year, it’s not unusual for people involved with the winning team to be honoured at the annual World Rugby Awards and this year was no different but it made South Africa proud nevertheless. Read More...
Most rugby analysts are paid well for analysing games but in this era of citizen journalism, a few do it for the love of the game. But, as is shown by this brilliant video by Squidge Rugby, quality doesn’t suffer, at all. Read More...
SA Rugby magazine’s John Goliath reckons that Rassie Erasmus – and probably his successor as Springbok coach – have a challenge because of the decline and decline of the Currie Cup. We beg to differ and with good reason. Read More...
Nobody with an actual brain will dispute the right of the English to be the World Champions of Whinging but sometimes, especially if there is alcohol on hand, it can be very, very funny to observe. Here’s an example. Read More...
SA Rugby’s new player contracting model came in for a lot of criticism early in the year when it was announced but now, with the Web Ellis Cup safely back where it belongs, was that criticism warranted? Read More...
So far this season we’ve seen three of four possible permutations with the two South African teams in PRO14: Cheetahs win and Kings lose; Both Lose; and Kings win and Cheetahs lose. All we want now is for both to win. Read More...
It is customary after global tournaments for various pundits – self-appointed or otherwise – to select one team from all the players that were on show that is felt, could be representative of the tournament as a whole. Read More...
It has been a frenetic rugby year with everything building to the World Cup but now, with December looming rugby in the southern hemisphere has slowed to a crawl while most club rugby in Europe is ongoing. Read More...
